STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1650

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 771

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 771, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board

G.M. No. 771

STUART LAU, for a term to expire 06-30-2019,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Stuart Lau to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Stuart Lau from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Lau's background, experience, and dedication to public service also qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Lau has a background in property management and is an owner and property manager of a number of properties and a senior project manager for The Queen Emma Land Company.  Mr. Lau also has a strong public service background and previously served as a member of the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board from 1994 until 2002, including time as Chair, and as a member of the Board of Dental Examiners from 2002 to 2006.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Lau has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his prior experience serving as a member of two licensing boards will be a beneficial asset to the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Lau be appointed to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to serving his community.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair